The mission of the NUATRC is to develop and support research which
will yield a better understanding of the potential risks posed to
human health by exposure to air toxics, as defined by the 1990 Clean
Air Act Amendments. The Center's research program, developed collaboratively
by scientific experts from academia, industry and government, seeks
to fill the gaps in scientific data that are required to make sound
environmental health public policy decisions.

The mission of the United Nations Environment Programme is to
provide leadership and encourage partnership in caring for the environment
by inspiring, informing, and enabling nations and peoples to improve
their quality of life without compromising that of future generations.

UNEP, established in 1972, is the voice for the environment within
the United Nations system. UNEP acts as a catalyst, advocate, educator
and facilitator to promote the wise use and sustainable development
of the global environment. To accomplish this, UNEP works with a
wide range of partners, including United Nations entities, international
organizations, national governments, non-governmental organizations,
the private sector and civil society.